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Innovation in technology alliance networks

Lemmens, Charmianne E. A. V. - 2004

This book studies the dynamics of alliance group formation in technology-based networks. The author attempts to develop the concept of alliance blocks from a social network perspective, and explores the relationship between alliance block membership and innovative performance in a changing...

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Research handbook on entrepreneurial teams : theory and practice

Ben-Hafaïedh, Cyrine (contributor); … - 2017

Contents: Foreword / Mike Wright -- 1. Introduction / Cyrine Ben-Hafaïedh and Thomas M. Cooney -- Part I Learning from theory and practice -- 2. Entrepreneurial teams research in movement / Cyrine Ben-Hafaïedh -- 3. Urban legends or sage guidance: a review of common advice about...

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Dissent and the failure of leadership

Banks, Stephen P. (contributor) - 2008

A timely discussion of dissent as a critical factor that differentiates leadership failures and successes. This book explores the vital but largely unrecognized connections between leadership and dissent. From interdisciplinary perspectives the author demonstrates dissent as a critical factor...

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Foundations of law and economics

Parisi, Francesco (contributor); Cooter, Robert (contributor) - 2009

This landmark collection of essays provides an overview of the essential theories and methods used in the study of law and economics. The editors' careful selection includes substantial contributions from other disciplines that shed new light on the assumptions, theories and methods that may...

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Sustainable cities : diversity, economic growth and social cohesion

Janssens, Madeleine (contributor) - 2009

This book focuses on cities, their relationships with each other and the disparities between them. Analysing cities as the places where diversity is especially apparent, where cultural richness is experienced and where conflicts often erupt, it illustrates how cultures and cultural diversity...

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The economics of non-selfish behaviour : decisions to contribute money to public goods

Meier, Stephan - 2006

In standard economic theory human beings are portrayed as selfish money-maximizing actors. This book investigates the conditions under which people deviate from this prediction and when they are prepared to contribute to the common good in a more altruistic fashion. Based on field experiments...

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Handbook of trust research

Zaheer, Akbar (contributor); Bachmann, Reinhard (contributor) - 2006

'This Handbook helps scholars account for more nuances and complications of the phenomenon of trust. But it is also a firm, intelligent reminder not to mutilate the phenomenon while crafting those accounts.' - Karl E. Weick, Academy of Management Review 'Given the number of special issues and...

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The entrepreneur in youth : an untapped resource for economic growth, social entrepreneurship, and education

Kourilsky, Marilyn L.; Walstad, William B.; Thomas, Andrew - 2007

The Entrepreneur in Youth offers one of the most comprehensive assessments to date of African American, Latino, and … over 11,000 respondents from high school youth and other groups, including adults and business owners. The key findings … exhibit an extraordinarily high level of interest in entrepreneurship among youth as well as a strong desire to give back to …

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Entrepreneurial process and social networks : a dynamic perspective

Fayolle, Alain (contributor); Jack, Sarah (contributor); … - 2016

Introduction / Alain Fayolle, Sarah Jack, Wadid Lamine and Didier Chabaud -- Part I the evolution of networks across entrepreneurial stages -- 1. Entrepreneurial network composition and the venture creation process: an empirical investigation / Tammi Redd, Michael A. Abebe and Sibin Wu -- 2....

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Workforce development networks in rural areas : building the high road

Green, Gary P. - 2007

1. Introduction -- 2. Rural labor markets, networks and workforce development -- 3. Employer training : individual investments in collective goods -- 4. Community colleges in rural America : new roles and challenges -- 5. Workforce development networks : the visible hand at work -- 6. Shoot the...

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